By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 64
108 cal · 195 min
Cranberry Orange Fudge
Recipe GLPR19d1fe2743b80c
A luxurious no-bake fudge combining tart dried cranberries with bright orange zest and extract, sweet white chocolate, and fluffy marshmallow. Perfect for holiday gifting or indulgent treats that hold beautifully in the refrigerator.
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Ingredients
1 cup dried cranberries
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream
7 ounces marshmallow fluff
1 1/2 teaspoons orange extract
3 large oranges, zested
Heavy pinch of salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter
11 ounces white chocolate chips
Directions
Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, salt, and heavy cream over medium-high heat. Stir constantly as the mixture comes to a rolling boil, then maintain that boil for exactly 4 minutes while continuing to stir.
While the butter mixture boils, place orange extract, orange zest, white chocolate chips, and marshmallow fluff in a large mixing bowl.
Carefully pour the hot butter mixture over the white chocolate and marshmallow. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, blend until the white chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Gently fold the dried cranberries into the fudge mixture until evenly distributed.
Pour the fudge into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until completely set.
Cut the fudge into bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Comments
This is a small-batch confection with ingredients that are all available at every Charlotte grocer—no special trips needed. At roughly $0.12–$0.15 per piece, the cost is driven by white chocolate chips and heavy cream, but the yield of 64 servings keeps the per-serving expense low. The stated 195 minutes is honest, but clarify that only 15–20 minutes involve active work; the rest is cooling and setting time, which fits the weekend project. The only caveat is that this is a gift-quality candy that doesn't rewarm—it's eaten fresh and stored at room temperature or refrigerated, so batch it when you have gifting or a gathering in mind, not on a random Tuesday night.
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